resistant
Not harmed or changed by something
Not easily damaged or changed by something, like water, heat, or scratches.
[something] is resistant to [something]
- This jacket is resistant to wind and light rain.
- The new phones have scratch-resistant screens.
- We used heat-resistant glass in the oven door.
- The metal frame is resistant to rust and corrosion.
- She bought a stain-resistant sofa because of the kids.
- My watch is resistant to water.
- These shoes are resistant to cold weather.
- The pan is resistant to very high heat.
- This paint is resistant to rain and sun.
- The cover is resistant to scratches.
Opposed or unwilling to accept
Not wanting to accept an idea or change; fighting against it.
[someone] is resistant to [something]
- Many employees were resistant to the new software at first.
- He is resistant to feedback and rarely changes his approach.
- The community was initially resistant to the proposed development.
- She is surprisingly resistant to trying new foods.
- Children can be resistant to going to bed early.
- My father is resistant to new technology.
- The team was resistant to the manager's plan.
- At first, I was resistant to moving to another city.
- Some students are resistant to doing group work.
- He is resistant to talking about his feelings.
Not affected by a drug or chemical
In medicine or science, not easily killed or controlled by a drug, chemical, or disease.
[organism or cells] are resistant to [drug/chemical]
- Overuse of antibiotics has led to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- The virus quickly became resistant to the first line of treatment.
- Some weeds are now resistant to common herbicides.
- The cancer cells were resistant to chemotherapy.
- In Type 2 diabetes, the body can become insulin-resistant.
- Some bacteria are resistant to this medicine.
- These insects are resistant to the old pesticide.
- The doctors worry that the virus will become resistant to the drug.
- The weed is resistant to most sprays.
- In this illness, the body is resistant to insulin.
- Base: resistant
antibiotic-resistant
1Not killed by antibiotics
Not easily killed by antibiotic medicine.
- Hospitals are seeing more antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Antibiotic-resistant infections are harder and more expensive to treat.
corrosion-resistant
1Not easily rusted or corroded
Not easily damaged by rust or slow chemical damage.
- The boat uses corrosion-resistant metal fittings.
- Engineers chose corrosion-resistant materials for the bridge.
drug-resistant
1Not responding to a drug
Able to live or grow even when a drug is used to stop it.
- Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a serious global health problem.
- The doctor is worried that the infection may be drug-resistant.
fire-resistant
1Not easily burned by fire
Not catching fire or being damaged by fire easily.
- The curtains in the hotel must be fire-resistant by law.
- Fire-resistant doors can slow down the spread of a fire.
heat-resistant
1Able to withstand high heat
Not easily damaged by high temperatures.
- You need heat-resistant gloves for handling the oven trays.
- The cables are made from heat-resistant material.
moisture-resistant
1Not easily damaged by moisture
Not easily harmed by wet air or small amounts of water.
- Use moisture-resistant paint in the bathroom.
- The documents are stored in moisture-resistant bags.
resistant to change
1Unwilling to change or adapt
Not wanting to change your habits, ideas, or way of doing things.
- Older managers can be resistant to change in the workplace.
- The company culture is very resistant to change, even when change is needed.
scratch-resistant
1Not easily scratched
Not getting small marks when something rubs against it.
- The new model has a scratch-resistant screen.
- Scratch-resistant lenses are worth the extra cost.
shock-resistant
1Not easily damaged by impact
Not breaking easily when it is hit or dropped.
- This camera is shock-resistant, so it is good for travel.
- He bought a shock-resistant case for his tablet.
stain-resistant
1Not easily marked by stains
Not getting dirty or marked easily when food, drink, or other things touch it.
- We chose a stain-resistant carpet for the living room.
- These stain-resistant tablecloths are perfect for parties with kids.
water-resistant
1Not easily damaged by water
Able to keep working or stay okay when it gets a little wet.
- Make sure your hiking boots are water-resistant.
- This watch is water-resistant but not suitable for deep diving.
wrinkle-resistant
1Not easily wrinkled
Not getting many lines or folds after you wear or wash it.
- He always buys wrinkle-resistant shirts for business trips.
- The hotel uses wrinkle-resistant bed sheets to save ironing time.